When the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal? Below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Penguins?

Odds to score a goal this game: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• In seven of 12 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and in one of those games he had multiple goals.
• He has not faced the Penguins yet this season.
• Ovechkin has picked up one goal and two assists on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 20%, and he averages 3.3 shots per game.

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Penguins defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Penguins are allowing 57 total goals (3.8 per game) which ranks 31st in the league.
• So far this season, the Penguins have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 20.7 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Penguins game info

• Game Day: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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